There are 6 ways to get from Ventura to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 21m$2,484–3,979Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
9h 55m$678–1,098Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
8h 58m$778–1,128Drive 331.2 km
- Drive from Ventura to Tijuanacar 331.2 km
3h 38m$701–1,013Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 22m$1,913–5,150Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 24m$4,725–10,841
Ventura to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to drive which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $700 - $1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & Oak and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Ventura and Tijuana is 356 km. The road distance is 331.2 km.
The best way to get from Ventura to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $2400 - $4000.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Ventura to Tijuana, including transfers.
Ventura to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Ventura to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $2400 - $4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $750 - $1200 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2,000–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C. once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–3,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–4,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,100
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $750–1,100
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,400
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $1,200–1,400
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $1,100–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Ventura to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Ventura to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Tijuana is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ventura to Tijuana.
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